Programming Summer Intern

Job Title: Programming Summer InternLocation: New YorkCompany: BritBox InternationalReporting to: Head of Programming & Content Strategy, BBC SelectContract Type: 3month Summer InternshipAbout UsWelcome to BritBox, the ultimate streaming destination for British TV. We bring you an unparalleled collection of thoughtfully curated entertainment, cleverly crafted and brimming with the kind of charm, wit and heart only the Brits could deliver.Born from the BBC, we’re on a mission to share authentically British stories with audiences across the world. Since our launch in 2017, we've quickly expanded to seven markets including North America, Australia, and the Nordics. We are a small but mighty streamer that punches above our weight, available on every major platform and even shining among the bright lights of Times Square—and we’re just getting started!Now, here’s where you come in: if you’re passionate about entertainment, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a meaningful role in our remarkable growth story, this is your chance. Join our team and help us bring the best of British TV to fans everywhere.Job PurposeThe BritBox and BBC Select Programming teams are seeking a motivated intern to support a range of standalone projects across both brands. This role will provide hands-on experience within the Programming team, contributing to key initiatives that support content strategy and platform curation.This internship offers a valuable opportunity for an aspiring media professional to gain practical exposure to the planning, selection, and management of streaming content within a dynamic and collaborative environment.ResponsibilitiesAssess the competitive landscape and scheduling practices to inform best practices ahead of new platform launchesAccurately tag metadata for content assetsLearn and apply basic performance analytics to support internal business review meetingsAudit content inventories to ensure accuracy and completenessMaintain scheduling and planning documents and databasesIdentify unauthorized uploads of content across platformsEnter historical data related to content licenses into the AirTable databaseAssist the team with content screening and optimize synopses for viewer engagementSupport ad-hoc programming projects as neededKnowledge And ExperienceStrong interest in media programming, content management, or the entertainment industryDetail-oriented with excellent organizational skillsBasic analytical ability, or willingness to quickly learn analytics conceptsComfortable handling data entry and database management tasksEffective communication skills and ability to work collaborativelyEagerness to learn and contribute meaningfully to programming initiativesSalary Range: $17/hour base salaryPlease note that the salary range is intended to give as an indicator of the salaries that could be attributed to the breadth or experience for a given role. All candidates will be measured based on their level of experience.Our ValuesOur BritBox Global Values not only represent our culture but also ensure that we have principles that shape everything we do. Defined by our employees, they are not just words on a page, but the foundation of how we work together, every day.Our values have been cascaded into specific behaviours, which are embedded into all of our people processes, including hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation and feedback.We are proud of our values and seek to hire people who resonate with themThis job spec is not exhaustive and may change from time to time in line with the evolving nature of a dynamic and growing business.